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2016 Map of Pompton Plains

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pompton Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pompton Lakes and the surrounding suburban valleys of North Jersey are defined by a complex network of waterways and reservoirs. The convergence of the Pequannock River, Pompton River, and Passaic River creates a hydraulic focal point near Two Bridges, where the landscape transitions into the expansive Great Piece Meadows. This area, heavily shaped by early industrial turnpikes like the Newark Pompton Tpke and the Boonton Tpke, maintains a mix of dense residential neighborhoods and significant open spaces.

Genealogists can find several historic burial sites, including Mount Calvary Cem, Mount Holiness Cem, and Fredericks Cem. The map traces the route of the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad and identifies local landmarks such as Lincoln Park Airport and the Horse Neck Bridge. From the heights of Pyramid Mtn to the marshy tracts of the Bog and Vly Meadows, the geography illustrates the persistent balance between late-twentieth-century development and the region's natural drainage basins.